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iFunner 06-18-2018 09:05 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Imrac (Post 3100201)
Ordered these on the 7th, shipped on the 9th and arrived on the 14th... Considering ETA was June 28th - Aug 15th. I would say the turn around was amazing.

They looked pretty dang good. The fitment was great, Gaskets needed to be adjusted a bit to seal properly (Use a spray bottle after installing and make sure you don't feel any water coming into the back side). Also had to repin them since USDM has the Running and Flasher wires switched. (Youtube has instructions, just look up Repin BRZ tail light, it wont be the exact model, but close enough).


Got the same lights too! Which colours did you switch?

iFunner 06-19-2018 12:41 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by iFunner (Post 3100344)
Got the same lights too! Which colours did you switch?


I just tried swapping yellow and green and it worked! The black and red stay the same.

They look great!

Here’s a night shot:
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...098c46001.heic

dhuang 06-19-2018 06:00 AM
Compared to OEM
 
Just test fitted one of these on my BRZ to compare with '17+ OEM lights.

- Observations -
  • There is a noticeable difference in material quality and protruding sharp edges, but they got the fitment mostly right.
  • OEM has matte black finish on the inside of the lens, whereas these have a chrome finish.
  • Running light on the OEM is more uniformly lit, whereas these have some sections that appear darker. There is also a noticeable amount of light bleed coming from the top of the running light.
  • When pressing the brake, OEM seems to light up the running light brighter. That doesn't happen on these.

Here are pictures and videos to compare:

Full Gallery here: https://imgur.com/a/DP0dgvS

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Wi3IOzAmmA[/ame]


[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqte9ksRyRY[/ame]


https://i.imgur.com/b6Ae5xM.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Sefmure.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/uEkv9k9.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/FFrzRyp.jpg

Imrac 06-19-2018 11:16 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by dhuang (Post 3100478)
Just test fitted one of these on my BRZ to compare with '17+ OEM lights.

- Observations -
  • There is a noticeable difference in material quality and protruding sharp edges, but they got the fitment mostly right.
  • OEM has matte black finish on the inside of the lens, whereas these have a chrome finish.
  • Running light on the OEM is more uniformly lit, whereas these have some sections that appear darker.

Here are pictures and videos to compare:

Full Gallery here: https://imgur.com/a/DP0dgvS
Did you notice a difference in brake light brightness or clarity?

xenarc 06-19-2018 11:59 AM
I hope they don't get any moisture.

dhuang 06-20-2018 01:10 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Imrac (Post 3100539)
Did you notice a difference in brake light brightness or clarity?
Similar brightness and clarity.

I was impressed how bright the sequential LEDs are, as I thought my Valenti Revos were very bright -- these are about the same.

kevaughan 06-23-2018 09:29 PM
Why does the bottom half of the red section not light up?

As seen in this video:
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9UrNGRJbHQ[/ame]

dhuang 06-24-2018 05:09 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by kevaughan (Post 3102581)
Why does the bottom half of the red section not light up?

As seen in this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9UrNGRJbHQ
That's the reflector you're seeing. If you follow a 2017+ 86/BRZ with your lights on, it will look as if that section of the taillight is lit.

minibryan 07-03-2018 05:56 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kodename47 (Post 3092968)
Well considering these were sent on the weekend, I paid no import duty either and arrived today..... so well chuffed. Came well packaged and wrapped too, gaskets are also attached.
How is the quality now? Would you still recommend?

iFunner 07-03-2018 06:08 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by minibryan (Post 3106135)
How is the quality now? Would you still recommend?


Quality on them is pretty good. Compared it side by side with a 2017 and no major differences. Only difference that you can spot is the chrome looks a little cheaper inside than OEM.

Kodename47 07-04-2018 07:25 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by minibryan (Post 3106135)
How is the quality now? Would you still recommend?
I would confirm the same as @iFunner. Really the genuine way of determining quality is in 6 month to a year when more people have them and have been through some season cycles.

Aipex8 07-09-2018 03:24 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by dhuang (Post 3101031)
Similar brightness and clarity.

I was impressed how bright the sequential LEDs are, as I thought my Valenti Revos were very bright -- these are about the same.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but it doesn't look like the upper running lights get brighter with the brake like the OEMs.

dhuang 07-09-2018 03:34 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Aipex8 (Post 3107937)
Correct me if I'm wrong, but it doesn't look like the upper running lights get brighter with the brake like the OEMs.
Correct. I've noted this in my observations above. The turn signals however, are of similar brightness.

Quote:
Originally Posted by dhuang (Post 3100478)

- Observations -
  • When pressing the brake, OEM seems to light up the running light brighter. That doesn't happen on these.

MidEastBeast 07-19-2018 12:27 PM
Just bought the smoked version for my series.yellow. I'll let you guys know what happens.


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